Apaediatrician task force has been formed in Maharashtra to prevent children from contracting Covid-19 even as the fears of a third wave looms large. The task force of 14 paediatricians formed has been tasked with taking precautions in view of a third wave.

The special task force of paediatricians will provide guidance on preventive measures and treatment of Covid-19 infection among children in Maharashtra. The team has been formed under the chairmanship of Dr Suhas Prabhu.

Maharashtra has been reeling under the second wave of Covid. A possible third wave of genetic mutations in the coronavirus has thrown up the possibility of Covid infection among young children.